Detumescence
/ˌdiːtuːˈmesns/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used mainly in medical or clinical contexts to describe swelling reduction.
The medication was effective in facilitating detumescence of the patient's inflamed tissues.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Erections
It also refers to the reduction of other types of swelling, not limited to sexual response.
After spraining her ankle, she experienced detumescence overnight.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
A technical term, not commonly used in everyday language; may not be understood by everyone.
The doctor noted the detumescence of the patient's thyroid gland.
Compare with
DecayDecreaseDeflateDiminutionEbbLessenReduceSubsidence
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